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High capacity hydropower plant pipeline explodes due to heavy rain in Assam

Amid heavy rains, at least three people have been reported dead after a high-powered water pipeline exploded in the Dima Hasao district of Assam. All those killed in the crash were employees of the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation.

Reportedly, the water pipeline is part of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation, and the explosion was caused by the flow of excess water in the pipe.